Mumbai Dust Storm Causes Havoc, Billboard Collapses, Death Toll Rises To 14- See PICS

Published: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 10:40 [IST]

On a fateful day in Mumbai, a sudden storm brought chaos and tragedy. An illegal billboard, towering 100 feet high, collapsed in the Ghatkopar area. The massive structure, measuring 70m by 50m, crashed onto houses and a petrol station. At least eight lives were lost, and around 60 people suffered injuries. Emergency teams worked tirelessly to rescue those trapped under the debris. The storm, accompanied by rain and dust, wreaked havoc across the city, uprooting trees and causing power outages. Authorities are investigating, and the state government has pledged financial assistance to the affected families.

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Locals gather after an under-construction metal parking tower collapsed on a road due to strong winds and rain, at Wadala area in Mumbai, Monday, May 13, 2024. At least 3 people suffered injuries, according to officials.

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Damaged cars after an under-construction metal parking tower collapsed on a road due to strong winds and rain, at Wadala area in Mumbai, Monday, May 13, 2024. At least 3 people suffered injuries, according to officials.

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Rescue work underway after a huge billboard collapsed on a petrol pump due to strong winds and rain, at Ghatkopar in Mumbai, Monday, May 13, 2024. At least 4 people were killed and 59 others suffered injuries, according to officials.

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Restoration work underway after an under-construction metal parking tower collapsed on a road due to strong winds and rain, at Wadala area in Mumbai, Monday, May 13, 2024. At least 3 people suffered injuries, according to officials.

Rescue work underway after a huge billboard collapsed on a petrol pump due to strong winds and rain, at Ghatkopar in Mumbai

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Emergency services personnel at the spot after a huge iron hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump due to strong winds and heavy rain, at Ghatkopar in Mumbai, Monday, May 13, 2024. At least 35 people suffered injuries, according to officials.

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Vehicles move on a road amid rain, at Vashi, in Navi Mumbai, Monday, May 13, 2024.

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Commuters amid rains, in Navi Mumbai, Monday, May 13, 2024.